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Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Alys Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Rosemary Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Powell Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Panama City Beach

This vacation home places you in Rosemary Beach, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Alys Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rosemary Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Powell Lake - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Seaside Beach - 18 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Destin Beaches - 41 min drive - 37.7 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shades Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Idyll Hound Proper - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fonville Press - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ambrosia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys!

Drift away and enjoy your vacation in this three-story home located in Seacrest Beach. Home fronts 30-A and features a fully enclosed PRIVATE COURTYARD with a grill, outdoor dining table and lounge chairs perfect for relaxing and sunbathing! Enjoy panoramic VIEWS of the GULF and evening sunsets from the 3rd floor deck. ''DRIFTWOOD COTTAGE'' is only steps to the 12,000 sf Lagoon Pool that Seacrest is known for and is ideally located between Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach. Deeded beach access is just a short 1 min walk across the street and if walking is not an option the Seacrest Beach community tram will provide a ride for your entire group to the white sand beaches. Parking for 3 cars only.

This vacation haven is perfectly situated for all the fun surrounding it! The home features open living/kitchen area, ceramic tile and hard wood floors throughout, 3 large bedrooms, one on the main level with its own full bath and walk in closet that opens to a porch and private courtyard. The living room also features a queen sleeper sofa. There are two additional bedrooms located on the 2nd level with king beds, each with its own large balcony and attached bathrooms. The spacious master suite opens to a private balcony and has a separate walk-in shower, jetted tub and double vanity. The master also has a trundle bed with two twin mattresses. The 3rd level has a lounging/living area with a queen sleeper sofa and twin sleeper chair. The decks on both sides are a perfect escape to enjoy the beautiful Emerald Coast views! This beautiful home also includes beach gear credit. You can use the credits towards beach chairs, beach wagons, toys, or kayaks.

You must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property. During Spring Break , the minimum acceptable ratio is one (1) person 25 years of age for every two (2) persons under 25 years of age.

Beach Service
The Seacrest Beach Homeowner’s Association is proud to have La Dolce Vita act as our ambassadors down at the beach. You can reserve beach chairs or setup a beach bonfire by visiting their on-line reservation portal or give them a call at 866-651-1869.

Seacrest Café
One of the newest additions to our community is the Seacrest Beach Café operated by Crust Artisan Bakery. The Café is located on the east side of the lagoon and features a delectable menu that is not your typical pool-side snack shack. They have seafood baskets, the classics such as chicken fingers and burgers, po-boys and sandwiches as well as a satisfying kids menu.

Lagoon/Amphitheater
Centered within the community is the Seacrest Lagoon. This 378,000-gallon pool is one of the largest private pools in the state of Florida, and is open year-round from 9am – 9:45pm for Seacrest residents and guests. At present, our amazing lagoon pool is heated only by the sun. The amphitheater is a grassy area where concerts, movies, and weddings are held. It is also great for a pick-up game of Bocce or Frisbee throwing.

Tram Service
From March through October, the Seacrest Tram service offers transportation to and from the designated tram stops in the neighborhood to the beach or the Lagoon. Simply walk out your front door go to the nearest tram stop and then call for pickup. The tram will arrive within fifteen minutes. The tram starts running every day at 9:00 AM and the last pickup from the beach is 5:30 PM seven days a week.

NO GOLF CARTS ALLOWED!

Beach Access
Seacrest Beach enjoys a deeded beach access at the entrance of the neighborhood, across Hwy 30-A, through the Sunset community. Seacrest residents and guests may walk through the pedestrian boardwalk, or ride the tram through the easement.

Restaurants/Retail
Seacrest Beach’s neighboring developments, The Village of South Walton, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach, offer an array of excellent local dining and shopping options. These areas are well within a 15 –minute walk from anywhere in Seacrest Beach.

Walking Trails
Over 1.35 miles of shaded walking trails winding through the community

-https://www.seacrestbeachcommunity.com/
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

1251

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Rosemary Beach within a short 7-minute walk of Alys Beach and also 11 minutes on foot from Rosemary Beach. You'll also find Panama City Beaches and Seacrest Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys!?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is there a spa at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys!?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a private pool and a kitchen as well as massages.

Does Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys! have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys! have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP), which is 21.2 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys!?

Yes, every house at Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys! comes with a balcony.

Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and best location. House was nicely spread out for multiple guests and having 3 king beds was ideal. Kitchen had most everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loni R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and awesome house!

Perfect for 2 families! Loved the location and excellent communication. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property. Close to everything!

Perfect home for big group. Loved staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean property, gorgeous pools, and a close walk to shopping and dining
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seacrest beach

Enjoyed the property and the location. It was basically a big success with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coastal Comfort

We enjoyed our week at Driftwood Cottage. Its location is perfect for a quick walk to the beach or the pool, the decor is beautiful, and there is plenty of room to spread out, even for two families!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Perfect home for family of 12. Equal short distance to beach and pool - 5 minute walk Also walking distance to restaurants in Rosemary and Alys beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Wonderful location. Clean house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best location!

Loved everything! Walking distance to Rosemary and Aly’s Beach! Only thing is there is not much room on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week in Seacrest

The property was in a perfect location. Close to the pool, beach, and main town. The house was adorable and well-maintained. I’d go back tomorrow if I could!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Driftwood dream!

This vacation rental was perfect location. 5 minute walk to beach, peddlers pavilion and the Seacrest pool. The house was very clean and nice with a wonderful courtyard for grilling out and kids to play!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a large family

We came here for spring break. The house had more than enough space for our family with older kids. Great location. Can’t beat it. The only suggestion that I would have is more clear instructions on where to pick up up the wristbands. Instead of instructing people to look for a P on the map, simply say “go to the pool”’ to pick up welcome packet and wristbands.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!

This property was just as described. Very clean and updated. Close walking distance to beaches and shops. The host was very quick to respond. I would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and prime location!

Our family of 5 really enjoyed staying at Driftwood Cottage. The home was clean and comfortable and suited our family of 5 perfectly. The best thing about the property is the location......right across the street from the pool and the entrance to the beach. Also, within walking distance to shops and restaurants. So convenient and stress-free. I definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving 2024

Driftwood Cottage is a great property, it has a fully stocked kitchen, comfortable bedrooms with plenty of outdoor options for eating and relaxing. We had 2 issues - the grill didn’t work and internet connectivity was intermittent. The property managers were responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun weekend

I think the house was great. The description of sleeping 12 is a stretch for sure. Also, although an email was sent for bands and such it would have been nice to see that also through vrbo. Indidnt reaf the email until we were there so we didnt get bands for the beach. The chairs outside should be looked at
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cutest beach house ever!

Cute, comfortable, great location, and everything was in good shape. We enjoyed our visit very much. Our air conditioner froze Saturday and the repair man was out quickly and we stayed nice and cool. Rental company was easy to reach. All good.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

lori w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good location for neighborhood

Good location to pool, and beach. The beach was extremely small for the number of houses and very crowded. The number of permanent umbrellas and chairs took up so much of the Seacrest Beach that there is not much room to set up the umbrellas and chairs ordered with my rental. Bring your own paper products, trash bags and necessities. Very nice house and the hammock chairs were so relaxing as was the back yard.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and the location to everything… shops, beach, and pool. We did have a few issues though with the property:- the silverware needs replaced, there were no spoons- several light bulbs were out and need replaced. The whole lighting needs updated. It was very dark. - there is mold in the grout in both upstairs bathrooms- there is a large crack in the ceiling of one of the upstairs bathrooms that needs fixed- the hose outside is broken and needs replaced- I know you can’t pick who your neighbors are when you rent a vacation home but there was a group of 11 young men staying in the house next door who were carrying on until 4:00 in the morning every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristi D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location & loved the house

We loved the location and home, but it was so difficult to get in touch with anyone from Best Beach vacations. Once checked in I called, emailed and left messages with questions and No one returned my messages the entire trip. We also found dirty underwear in the drawer I would rent the house again but I just wish the communication with the property managers was better
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Lovely Home

The house was very lovely… neat and clean. Location was great for getting to the beach quickly but be prepared for a VERY small and crowded designated beach area. The house description on line was not the same as the info sent to us from rental company. On line had 3 designated parking spaces and check in time was 3:00. Info sent to us from rental company was 2 parking spaces and 4:00 check in.. we also had an issue with our tv that we reported that i never heard back from. Other than that it was a great trip and the location is walking distance to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall good

Driftwood Cottage was clean and beautiful! It accommodated 8 people (4 adults and 4 kids) well. The neighborhood itself is cute and offers a wonderful pool! Overall, the access to the beach is convenient, however we were limited where we could sit at the beach. While chairs were available for purchase, all guests of our neighborhood were limited to a small section of the beach. That was very disappointing to us. Rosemary Beach has cute shopping and good food options. Highly recommend bikes because parking is limited and traffic becomes congested. We had issues with the Wi-Fi and maintenance was called twice. Inconsistent cooling (AC) in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

A fun rental

This house was clean, really nicely decorated, cozy & just as shown in the pictures. The kids loved the rooftop hammocks. It was a great place to stay for our family of older teens on spring break- they loved biking around to nearby ice cream, shopping, meeting up with friends & going to the beach. The area overall was less of a good fit for our younger child (over the spring break time frame) due to the huge number of teens & college kids everywhere. The location is very close to everything you could need- we only used our car once & could walk or bike to everything (aside from a shipt order of groceries). The only reason I would not recommend this location would be for a family with young children on spring break, as there are a million older teens biking around and the activities and language are frequently not appropriate for young kids. It’s also very difficult to get beach space or any kind of restaurant reservation or even carry out food or coffee at this time of year and lastly, the big beautiful seacrest pool is not heated, so it was ice cold at this time of year, so that was a bit of a disappointment . Older teens don’t seem to mind these things because they love biking around & socializing. Again, the property itself was great. Our only issue with the property itself was we could not get anyone to answer our emails or return our calls several times when we attempted to extend our stay even well before leaving.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

We had a wonderful stay! The home is gorgeous, beautifully furnished and is perfectly sited to take full advantage of the pool and beach access. We did have a couple hiccups upon checking in, items left behind or not working properly. I promptly sent an email indicating these issues, as requested, then received a voicemail the next day asking to text the issues. I resent in text what I had already emailed, but heard no response. Communication could be improved, but this was minor in the scheme of it all. The area is fantastic, the decor is amazing - felt like we stepped into a Serena and lily catalog and it was the perfect getaway. The pool area rivals those of 5star resorts. The only issue re: the pool that confused us was the hours are 9am to 9:45 pm; however, you can’t go into the pool until a fountain turns on (I believe this was sometime between 11-12). Our kids were old enough to roll with it, but younger children might have a harder time waiting. If you’re considering this home for your stay... do it, you will not be disappointed! We went to Amici’s & Amigos for dinner 3xs during our stay.. fantastic food. Also took a short trip to the food trucks in 30a.. the frozen rose was fantastic & the food was wonderful there as well. Took a day trip to Destin, it doesn’t compare & wouldn’t waste time doing that in the future. Thank you for a spectacular week!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021